As the Army undertakes a massive modernization effort, its efforts face challenges in maintaining readiness for current needs while transitioning to future needs. What is the current state of modernization? How are systems and different pieces of the Army such as ground vehicles and aircraft being integrated to ensure connectivity and functionality while keeping up with operational demands? In this panel, Defense News will examine the state of modernization and the major milestones to come.​

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Technology is the driving force behind the Army’s modernization efforts, but that technology must be effectively implemented, maintained and operated to reach its full potential. In this AUSA panel, Defense News will explore what skillsets are needed in the Army, how the service can find, train and retain people with those skillsets and how personnel needs are expected to change in the future.

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With network access and security being critical to the Army’s efforts to implement a truly connected fighting force, designing, building and maintaining networks that are dependable and secure is a top priority. In this AUSA panel, Defense News will examine the role networks play in C4ISR dominance of today’s battlefield, including network modernization, spectrum superiority and access in contested and denied environments.

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Technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital twins and modular architecture all offer manufacturing advantages to the U.S. Army to design, prototype and build the materiel needed to meet readiness needs. But implementing those technologies requires an overhaul of the manufacturing process, and industry must adapt to meet needs in a timely manner. What needs to be done to ensure successful partnerships between the Army and the industrial base? How is the thinking around manufacturing changing, and how is that thinking being put into action?

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As threats such as cheap, expendable drones and hypersonic missiles continue to proliferate, air and missile defense must adapt to meet the challenges of intercepting and destroying them. Key to doing so is an integrated air and missile defense strategy that can quickly and accurately identify threats and respond to them. In this panel, Defense News explores how sensors, radars, command and control systems and interceptors can work in concert to effectively depend against unpredictable threats.

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As drones become ever more important for reconnaissance, defensive and offensive applications, streamlining the process of developing and adapting new capabilities is critical to their most effective use. By speeding up the processes of getting drones into the hands of warfighters and incorporating their feedback for iterating new capabilities, the Army can ensure that drones live up to their promise as efficient, effective tools on the modern battlefield. In this panel discussion, Defense News examines how the design, production and modification of drones can be streamlined to meet front-line needs.

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The Army’s Future Vertical Lift initiative is designed to ensure forces have the capabilities, support and flexibility needed in all theaters. Whether the task is troop transport or close air support, the FVL program will need to offer several different kinds of functionality to ensure troops in the field have the support they need. Where does the FVL program stand, and what are the next key components of the program to come online?

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Defense News will be hosting many interviews in our booth throughout the duration of the show. Explore the schedule and feel free to stop by to listen-in to any of the conversations.